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Recall campaign85V045000

Recall 85V045000: 1985 Ford Ranger

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report received
Apr 17, 1985
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
1,250vehicles
Model years
1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The nylon fuel supply and return lines are improperly routed along the frame side rail and could contact the universal joint on the front driveshaft. Consequence of defect: such contact could cause abrasion of the lines and low pressure fuel leakage creating the potential for a fire.

Remedy

Reroute or replace affected fuel lines.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.